Chapter 23 Horseback riding 3 (2/2)

”Well he has a majestic breed. So he knows how to pick his rider.” Leon bragged.

”So you are saying you are someone majestic that Midnight selected you to be his rider?” I teased him.

”Not to brag but that would be the point. Hahaha.” Leon laughed out loud.

”Hahaha I never thought you are a narcissist.” I giggled.

”Well I'm just stating the truth.” Leon smiled.

I looked at him intently. It is true that he looks rather majestic. Even with casual riding clothes he looks handsome. His aura emits a royal and majestic hint that he looks more like a prince rather than a knight. I thought that I would want to be always by his side.

When I realized my train of thought and blushed.

'What was I thinking?' I thought. Being with him was an unexpected desire I have just accumulated.

”You look beautiful.” Leon said suddenly.

”Huh?” I looked at him confused.

”You look beautiful when you blush.” Leon repeated. ”Having some color to your pale skin makes you more radiant. It is just right to make you come out to take some sunlight.”

I blush even further after what he has said. I looked away from him embarrassed.

”I guess because I was always indoors that's why I am a little pale.” I explained. ”When I first came here in the palace I had felt that I was never wanted from the start. So I just stayed indoors. That's until Richard started to play with me. But I have always been inside Richard's courtyard.”

Leon looked at me with sad eyes.

”Don't worry about me. I have always known that I was never welcomed here and accepted that.” I said sadly.

”Tell me Alicia, what are the things you want to do if you were given and opportunity to travel?” Leon asked me.